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EXECUTIVE: Jaguar XK Cabriolet, £66,995

This effortlessly elegant cabrio remains the car many people aspire to own and who can blame them? The XK’s seductive curves make it one of the most desirable cars in its, or any, market sector - though it is arguably at its best with the top down.

Some of the XK’s design cues were repeated in the well-received XF and these are the cars that are starting to turn round Jaguar’s fortunes. The XK is helped by the use of aluminium in its construction process, which makes it a lighter, stronger vehicle than its predecessor.

It’s a comfortable car - but more of a two plus two than a proper four-seater as space is limited in the back. The XK is no slouch but unless you opt for a supercharged version it is happier as a relaxed cruiser than an out and out sports car. The supercharged version is quick but it costs an extra £10K.